Wise Harris Arms
605 26th St, Denver, CO 80205
Wise Harris Arms is an income-based apartment property for seniors at 605 26th St in Denver, CO. All 22 apartments are subsidized, in 1-bedroom sizes. The rent assistance belongs to the apartment, so you apply to the property itself and you do not need a voucher.
How to apply to Wise Harris Arms
- Call the property office at (303) 296-7530 and ask whether the waiting list is open.
- Ask for an application. The property keeps its own waiting list; the housing authority's voucher list is a different line.
- Have ID, Social Security numbers and proof of income ready for everyone in the household. The office verifies income before it offers an apartment.
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About Wise Harris Arms
- Address
- 605 26th St, Denver, CO 80205
- Program
- Project-based Section 8
- Who can live here
- The head of household or their spouse generally has to be 62 or older. Some senior properties also admit younger adults with disabilities; the office can tell you whether this one does.
- Rent
- Residents pay about 30% of their adjusted income toward rent and a HUD contract with the property covers the rest. Households here pay an average of $349 a month on an average income of $14,711 a year.
- Subsidized apartments by size
- 22 1-bedroom
- Turnover
- About 10% of households had moved in within the past year in HUD's latest resident report, which gives a rough sense of how often apartments open up.
- Managed by
- Hudson Real Estate, (303) 442-6380
- HUD inspection
- Scored 92 out of 100 on its last HUD physical inspection (October 2025). HUD treats 60 and above as passing.
- HUD contract
- The current rent assistance contract runs through September 2042. Contracts like this are typically renewed.
- First occupied
- 1983
Income limits in Denver County (FY2026)
Household income usually has to be at or below the very low income limit (50% of the area median). Properties whose HUD contract dates from before October 1981 may admit households up to the low income limit (80%). Either way, at least 40% of the apartments that open each year go to extremely low income households (24 CFR 5.653).
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $30,250 | $50,400 | $74,800 |
| 2 people | $34,600 | $57,600 | $85,450 |
| 3 people | $38,900 | $64,800 | $96,150 |
| 4 people | $43,200 | $72,000 | $106,800 |
| 5 people | $46,700 | $77,800 | $115,350 |
| 6 people | $50,150 | $83,550 | $123,900 |
| 7 people | $53,600 | $89,300 | $132,450 |
| 8 people | $57,050 | $95,050 | $141,000 |
Source: HUD FY2026 income limits. Income is gross annual income for the whole household; the property verifies it when your name comes up on the waiting list.
If you already have a housing voucher
A Housing Choice Voucher pays part of the rent in a privately owned apartment you find yourself. It cannot be used in an apartment that is already subsidized, so the 22 income-based apartments here are not an option for it. Browse landlords in Denver who accept vouchers or see Section 8 rent limits and housing authorities in Denver County.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I apply to Wise Harris Arms?
- Apply to the property, not to the housing authority. Call the office at (303) 296-7530 and ask whether the waiting list is open and how to get an application. Wise Harris Arms keeps its own waiting list, separate from the Section 8 voucher list. Expect to show ID, Social Security numbers and proof of income for everyone in the household.
- What is the income limit for Wise Harris Arms?
- Household income usually has to be at or below the very low income limit (50% of the area median). Properties whose HUD contract dates from before October 1981 may admit households up to the low income limit (80%). Either way, at least 40% of the apartments that open each year go to extremely low income households (24 CFR 5.653). In Denver County the FY2026 very low income limit is $50,400 a year for one person and $72,000 for a household of four.
- How much is rent at Wise Harris Arms?
- Residents pay about 30% of their adjusted income toward rent and a HUD contract with the property covers the rest. HUD's most recent resident data shows households here paying an average of $349 a month toward rent and utilities. Your own share is calculated from your household's income when you move in and again each year.
- Do I need a Section 8 voucher to live at Wise Harris Arms?
- No. This is Project-based Section 8: the assistance is attached to the apartment, not to the tenant, so it is there when you move in and stays behind when you move out. A Housing Choice Voucher cannot be combined with an apartment that already has project-based assistance.
- Is Wise Harris Arms only for seniors?
- HUD lists it as housing for the elderly. The head of household or their spouse generally has to be 62 or older. Some senior properties also admit younger adults with disabilities; the office can tell you whether this one does.
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Property details from HUD’s Multifamily Assistance and Section 8 Contracts data and Picture of Subsidized Households, HUD property 800003244. Checked October 2026.